John Lynch evaluates 49ers' up-and-down start to 2025 NFL season

John Lynch joins Matt Maiocco to break down the 49ers' first four games of the 2025 NFL season, from how San Francisco's rash of injuries affect his front-office priorities to some of the more positive on-field developments during their resilient start. Jennifer Lee Chan also joins Matt to preview the 49ers' Week 5 matchup vs. the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams this Thursday at SoFi Stadium, and points out an area of vulnerability San Francisco could expose on a short week against a very potent opponent. -- (1:00) Quick turnaround week vs. Rams (3:00) 49ers still banged up at two key positions (6:00) Stats offer different perspective on 49ers' struggling pass rush (10:00) Rams' defensive line set up to show out in prime time (17:00) Is it too risky to play injured Brock Purdy again? (25:00)  Area of vulnerability 49ers can take advantage of vs. Rams (26:00) John Lynch 1-on-1 interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.